Europe Pre-Test

Democracy originated in which society?

• Chinese

• Egyprian

• Greek

• Roman

Which of the following is an inherent problem of direct democracy?

• Most people aren't mature enough to govern themselves

• Most people don't have the time to participate so actively in their government

• Direct democracies tend to favor the wealthy

• Women never have any rights in a direct democracy

How was Athenian Democracy different from America Democracy?

• Citizens were not allowed to serve on juries

• People were not allowed to vote for their leaders

• Women could not participate in public life

• People were not allowed to criticize the government

Which choice best describe Roman Republic?

• A dictatorship run by an emperor

• A government run by elected representatives

• A monarchy run by a king or queen

• An oligarchy run by society's richest citizena

Which choice below correctly identifies the effects of the Industrial Revolution?

• population growth, urbanization, pollution, increase in standard of living

• Decrease in population, Urbanization, pollution

• Decrease in population, increase in rural areas, cleaner air, decrease in standard of living

• Population growth, increase in rural areas, increase in standard of living, cleaner air

What advantages do European countries have in joining the EU?

• Provides for an increase in tax revenue for member countries

• Provides for better relationships between Europe and the United States.

• Provides for more trading opportunities with Europe and Asia

• Provides for a common market that does not require taxes and border checks for member countries

The cuisine of any European country is largely determined by its

• landforms and climate

• seaports and villages

• economy and railroads

• imports and exports

A long term result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was

• an increase in the number of small farms

• a decline in international trade

• a general rise in standard of living

• the strengthening of the economic power of the nobility

How was Athenian Democracy different from Roman Republicanism?

• In Athens , slaves and women were not allowed to vote; in Rome they were

• In Rome, people elected an emperor; Athens had no emperor

• In Rome , landowners were not allowed to vote; in Athens they were

• In Athens, people voted on laws themselves; In Rome, people elected representatives

Which of the following countries has the best Human Development Index Ranking?

• Greece

• Switzerland

• Russia

• Slovakia